South Africa’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations of high-level corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), sources confirm. The probe, which has gripped the nation, follows a damning report from the United Kingdom that lambasts systemic graft linking law enforcement to organised crime syndicates. Uncovered documents reveal a web of illicit payments, off-the-books accounts, and complicity in drug trafficking.
The UK’s Home Office has condemned the ‘deep-rooted corruption’ and called for urgent reforms. The inquiry’s findings could shake the foundations of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government, already reeling from scandals. Investigators are now examining whether senior officers shielded criminal networks.
The ANC faces mounting pressure as the nation demands accountability.
